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公寓 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
公寓gōngyùapartment buildingHSK 5, n, rank #1102, Hard
公寓gōngyùblock of flatsHSK 5, n, rank #1102, Hard
gōngyù(gong1yu4) T1
  1. 1apartment building
  2. 2block of flats
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March 24, 2026
公寓gōngyù(gong1yu4)

公寓 (gōngyù) refers to an apartment or a block of flats, typically in urban settings. It is a common term used in conversations about housing, real estate, and living arrangements, especially for those renting or buying homes in cities.

Frequency#1102DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese cities, 公寓 have become a popular choice for young professionals and families due to urbanization and high real estate prices. The design and amenities of these buildings often reflect modern lifestyles.

Memory Tip

Think of 公 (gōng) as 'public' and 寓 (yù) as 'residence.' Picture a tall public building where many families live together in their own apartments. The '公' radical suggests a communal or shared aspect, while '寓' relates to living or residing.

Meanings of 公寓

gōngyù(gong1yu4)
1apartment building
2block of flats
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About 公寓

公寓Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#1102Frequency Rank
套Measure Word
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 公寓

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公寓 (gōngyù) vs 住宅 (zhùzhái) — use 公寓 for urban apartments specifically, while 住宅 refers more broadly to any type of residence.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 公 (gōng) as 'public' and 寓 (yù) as 'residence.' Picture a tall public building where many families live together in their own apartments. The '公' radical suggests a communal or shared aspect, while '寓' relates to living or residing.

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing '公寓' to avoid confusion with similar-sounding words. In informal contexts, you might hear '公寓' used interchangeably with '家' (home), but '公寓' specifically refers to an apartment.

HSK Study Tips

At HSK Level 5, focus on using '公寓' in sentences about living situations or discussing housing options. It connects well with vocabulary related to real estate and urban life at this level, such as 房子 (house) and 租 (rent).

Cultural Note

In Chinese cities, 公寓 have become a popular choice for young professionals and families due to urbanization and high real estate prices. The design and amenities of these buildings often reflect modern lifestyles.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 公寓 with 住宅 (zhùzhái), which means residence or dwelling in a broader sense. For instance, saying '我住在住宅' implies a general residence, while '我住在公寓' specifies an apartment.

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Component Characters

公gōngpublic
HSK 64 strokes八
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寓yùto reside
HSK 712 strokes宀
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Grammar Patterns of 公寓

公寓 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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双卧室的____每月房租是953.33英镑。

The monthly rent for a two-bedroom flat would be £

Example Sentences for 公寓 (10)

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双卧室的公寓每月房租是953.33英镑。

shuāng wò shì de gōng yù měi yuè fáng zū shì953.33 953.33 yīng。

The monthly rent for a two-bedroom flat would be £
2
爸爸在法国的公寓远不如这处宽敞。

bà bà zài fǎ guó de gōng yù yuǎn bù rú zhè chǔ kuān chǎng。

Father's flat in Paris wasn't nearly as grand as this.
3
大火是从一幢公寓大楼烧起的。

dà huǒ shì cóng yī chuáng gōng yù dà lóu shāo qǐ de。

It started a fire in a block of flats.
4
他们已经在他的公寓门上上了把挂锁。

tā mén yǐ jīng zài tā de gōng yù mén shàng shàng le bǎ guà suǒ。

They had put a padlock on the door of his flat.
5
那套公寓配有单身生活的基本必需品。

nà tào gōng yù pèi yǒu dān shēn shēng huó de jī běn bì xū pǐn。

The flat contained the basic essentials for bachelor life.
6
和它楼上的那间不同，46号公寓很安静。

hé tā lóu shàng de nà jiān bù tóng，46 ，46 hào gōng yù hěn ān。

Apartment 46 was a quiet apartment, unlike the one above it.
7
一回到自己的公寓，她就有一种想要刷牙的冲动。

yī huí dào zì jǐ de gōng yù， ， tā jiù yǒu yī zhǒng xiǎng yào shuā yá de chōng。

Once inside her apartment she felt an urge to brush her teeth.
8
我很快地把公寓粉刷了一遍，这样菲利帕就能搬进来了。

wǒ hěn kuài dì bǎ gōng yù fěn shuā le yī biàn， ， zhè yàng fēi lì pà jiù néng bān jìn lái。

I had the flat decorated quickly so that Philippa could move in.
9
杰罗姆试图说服她在巴黎买一套公寓。

jié luó mǔ shì tú shuō fú tā zài bā lí mǎi yī tào gōng yù。

Gerome tried to talk her into taking an apartment in Paris.
10
很遗憾，我们不得不让住户挤在这些狭小的公寓里。

hěn yí hàn， ， wǒ mén bù dé bù ràng zhù hù jǐ zài zhè xiē xiá xiǎo de gōng yù。

Regrettably we have to house families in these inadequate flats.

Cultural Notes for 公寓

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese cities, 公寓 have become a popular choice for young professionals and families due to urbanization and high real estate prices. The design and amenities of these buildings often reflect modern lifestyles.

Frequently Asked Questions about 公寓

公寓 specifically refers to apartments or blocks of flats, while 房子 is a more general term for any house or building.